Job Description

LEARNERSHIP IN METAL MANUFACTURING

If you are a fast learner, energetic, disciplined with good work ethic – now is the time to apply!

Upon successful completion of the 2 year training programme, you will be awarded a MERSETA Metals Manufacturing qualification (NQF Level 2), which will equip you for potential appointment in a metals production environment.

 IMPORTANT - You must: • Upload/attach copies of your highest qualifications and full academic records • Include a copy of your proof of residency of Steve Tshwete local municipality • Indicate your preferred cell phone number for SMS communication.

Job Requirements

LEARNERSHIP IN METAL MANUFACTURING

To apply for this exciting opportunity at Columbus Stainless in Middelburg, Mpumalanga you will need the following Minimum requirements to apply:

-        Grade 12/N3 with Mathematics (minimum 40%) or Maths Literacy (minimum 60%) AND Science (minimum 40%)

-        South African citizenship

-        Preference will be given to local candidates of the Steve Tshwete Municipal area

-        Crane Licence will be highly advantageous

-        Working experience as an operator or mobile equipment operator (Crane, Overhead cranes, Front-end loaders, Mobile cranes etc) in a Heavy Engineering manufacturing environment and Melting and Rolling Mills experience will be advantageous.

-        Be medically fit for the training position

-        Technical ability and good hand-eye coordination

-        Fast learner, energetic, disciplined and good work ethic

-        The motivation to learn and develop to become an equipment or process operator

-        Willingness to work shifts and overtime in our 24-hour operation

Only online applications will be considered, no manual CVs will be accepted.

Closing date: 26 March 2026

 This is the only official advertisement. Columbus, its employees or representatives never ask for a fee from job seekers. Such requests are fraudulent.

Applications not meeting the criteria will not be considered.  The appointment of a candidate is at the sole discretion of Columbus Stainless, taking into account factors considered relevant, including but not limited to our Employment Equity goals. Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. While we have made every attempt to ensure that the details contained in this advertisement are correct, any inadvertent error or omission will not prejudice the rights or obligations of Columbus Stainless and will be rectified immediately upon discovery. Please note that by applying for this opportunity, you give Columbus Stainless consent to process your personal information in terms of the POPIA.

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